Messy play is part of the artistic process. Create these recipes with your children, then encourage them to use it for playing or making gifts for others.

Dec 22, 2011 - Lori Prentice

Use a coffee or tea play dough to give a realistic rocky look to "fossils" that kids create with toys, plants, or other objects they can find at home.

Oct 15, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Two fun kids' Halloween crafts you can try out with your kids this year.

Sep 28, 2011 - Juliana Montgomery

Fold paper in this special way to create a six-pointed star. Add other embellishments to the paper and then glue it to cardstock to create Chanukah cards.

Sep 26, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Looking for ideas for Halloween that are - shhh - educational as well as fun? Craft a haunted house that encourages kids to write a spooky story.

Sep 16, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Turn that souvenir hat, costume hat or tiara, or holiday-theme hat into a fun mobile that shows off a child's interest or hobby.

Mar 8, 2011 - Susan Caplan

How to make Mardi Gras masks, bottles and shoe box floats to celebrate.

Feb 12, 2011 - Angela Billings

Whether it is a cold winter day or a rainy day, children can become bored easily. Kids can make things out of recyclable items found around the home.

Jan 25, 2011 - Tracy Criswell

If looking for kids' craft kits, here are ideas for a variety of fun kits including basic, wood, paper, sock pocket and Shrinky Dinks.

Jan 15, 2011 - Janis Masyk-Jackson

There is something special about a Christmas gift made by a young child. Any family member will be happy to receive a Christmas present made with love.

Dec 12, 2010 - Sally Putan

Kids can create cute holiday cards that show their creativity and can help the family budget.

Nov 25, 2010 - Erica Loop

Thanksgiving cards, book marks, and painted table cloth make great crafts for kids to enjoy during this festive holiday.

Oct 24, 2010 - Allison Brown

If you want to spend more time with your kids this Christmas or you need ideas for fun activities to do at your kid's Christmas party, try Christmas crafts!

Oct 9, 2010 - Katherine Barrington

A few ideas on crafts and activities for kids; to help them explore and learn what makes fall such a wonderful season.

Sep 14, 2010 - Allison Brown

Arts and crafts that you can eat are perfect for the Thanksgiving dinner table. Turn bread dough into edible sculptures and make an apple turkey.

Sep 10, 2010 - Susan Caplan

Grab old magazines, scissors and glue for easy crafts that are inexpensive and fun. This old-fashioned craft gets some modern options.

Aug 10, 2010 - Susan Caplan

Sculpt a candy container haunted house from paper mache. Fun for all ages, The form can be used to make several houses. Start early for a haunted village!

Aug 3, 2010 - Corinne Shibley

When children start wiggling their first loose teeth, parents and children can make tooth fairy pillows, tooth fairy boxes, or a tooth fairy doll.

Jul 23, 2010 - Susan Caplan